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Governor Moore announces streamlined benefits access for Marylanders through Maryland Benefits One Application

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Marylanders seeking vital state benefits can now apply for multiple programs through a single, mobile-friendly online application, Governor Wes Moore announced this week. The new “Maryland Benefits One Application” aims to streamline access to critical services like Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, WIC, and energy assistance. “Today, we take a big step forward in our work to ensure that Marylanders can […]

Governor Moore appoints new secretary for Department of Veterans and Military Families

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week the appointment of Ed Rothstein as the new Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, effective Aug. 1. Rothstein, a retired Army colonel and current Carroll County commissioner, will lead the department responsible for supporting the state’s veteran and military communities. Ross Cohen, who has served as interim acting secretary, […]

Baltimore County Loop announces new hours of operation

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Loop, Baltimore County’s free circulator service, has announced new hours of operation. As of June 30, 2025, The Loop will operate Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Loop operates on a purple route and an orange route. Routes and stops can be viewed online […]

Governor Moore Moore announces $4.6 million in Maryland Heritage Area Program grants to boost local economies

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced more than $4.6 million in matching grant awards to 91 Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions and heritage tourism organizations. The funding from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority will support place-based projects aimed at promoting economic growth through tourism and community enhancement across the state. “History is an active force for promoting economic development and building […]

Maryland joins regional effort to boost grid reliability, lower energy costs

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has partnered with eight other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states to solicit proposals for electric transmission projects aimed at improving grid reliability, fostering economic growth, and reducing electricity costs for consumers. Gov. Wes Moore announced this month that the state is participating in an “open sector” request for information, a key step in the Northeast States Collaborative’s strategic plan […]

Maryland unveils first Business Ready Sites grants to spur economic growth

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the first round of grant awards for the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the development of “shovel-ready” sites to attract and retain businesses across the state. The program, established by the governor’s economic competitiveness executive order, is designed to spur private sector investment and create jobs by […]

Military-themed park in Edgewood named to honor Army trailblazer Mildred C. Kelly, APG’s first African-American female command sergeant major

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

EDGEWOOD, MD—A new military-themed park in Edgewood has been named in honor of Mildred C. Kelly, a trailblazing U.S. Army command sergeant major who broke racial and gender barriers during her service. The 5.5-acre Mildred C. Kelly Park, located along Nuttal Avenue, was dedicated Tuesday, July 8, at a ceremony attended by Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly, community members and […]

Governor Moore scales up EARN Maryland program to connect more workers with high-demand careers